Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
During the landing flare, the airplane veered to the right approximately 20 degrees. The pilot initially added full engine power to execute a go-around; however, after the airplane continued to veer to the right he elected to reduce the power and land. The airplane subsequently struck a turf roller and the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA11CA404 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 15, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Adams, New York
- Nearest airport
- Butterville (7NY2)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-28-140
- N-number
- N7516R
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.